7.3
High
Exploited
CVE-2023-21715 Microsoft Office Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Not observed so far
Weakness
CWE-863
Description
Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 16.0 | 16.0.1 → latest | No fix stated |
References
- Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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